A day-long refresher course on Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is organised by the Dean of Academic Affairs (DAA) on March 19, 2020. This workshop is part of a refresher course for the faculty and resourced by Mr Sonam Jamtsho, IT lecturer and Mr Chencho Tshering, ICT officer with the help of IT technician of the College. There are 27 lecturers who attended the workshop voluntary to enhance the teaching and learning through the VLE…
Author: Sangay Phuntshog
Sangay Phuntshog is a lecturer at Trongsa's College of Language and Culture Studies (CLCS). He has more than nine years of experience teaching in higher education. He has also served as a program leader for the BA in Bhutan and Himalayan Studies Program for the past four years. He teaches in Himalayan Studies, with an emphasis on oral history, basic research methodologies, history, politics, cultural heritage, GNH, and historiography.
He is an anthophilous and religious person who enjoys playing games and hiking with friends and family outside of work.
Bhutan is Blessed with a second Gyalsey!
Tashi Delek to Their Majesties, The King and Queen of Bhutan. The birth of the second Royal Child is not only remarkable but also thrilled occasion for the Royal family and the nation and people of Bhutan. It overjoys people of Bhutan with Royal gift; the prince was born on March 19, 2020, corresponding with the 25th day of the 1st month of the Male Iron Rat year, in Lingkana…
How to Reduce plagiarism in the student’s Assignment: An Action Research Case study
Abstract: Plagiarism in student’s assignment is rampant in the college and presents a growing concern for a tutor who is intent on upholding academic integrity. However, a myopic view of plagiarism as a purely ethical issue is misguided. It is not always merely a deliberate attempt to deceive. Through the involvement of first-year students of BA in Bhutanese and Himalayan Studies (BHS) programme, this case study uses an action research…
Let’s work together, say no to indifference
For a couple of days, I was busy. I have a role and responsibility to shoulder beyond teaching and learning schedule. That’s the only way of enriching and experiencing in the workplace. I am doing it since I am recruited to work somewhat and shall continue to do beyond academic hours. I am ready to invest my time and energy to contribute whatever I can. But some colleagues are not…
A nation on Alert
With the confirmation of first Corvid-19 case in Bhutan. Royal Government of Bhutan restricted tourist visiting Bhutan with immediate effect. Sources from Royal Government of Bhutan this morning said ‘a 76-year-old tourist from the United States of America’ who arrived in the country on March 2, 20201 is detected a positive. The detail of how he was detected were shared during teh government’s response to the National Preparedness and Response…
4 Days CHORTENS workshop concluded today
The four days CHORTENS workshop concluded today at Samtse College of Education (SCE). We held the last session of the workshop at the conference hall, Samtse College of Education. During the first day, it made participants to present their posters on action research as a part of the follow-up. In the rest of 3 days, discussion on how to write a reflection, building action research and education research, introduction to…
Reflecting to resolve workload through mentor using open questions
CHORTENS workshop day 3 group activity provided me a lesson to reflect and feel the importance of a mentor. They assigned each group to resolve the problem of workload through the suggestion of a mentor. In our group, Dr. Frank is a mentee who is finding his workload is unmanageable. He explains to his mentor Dr. Chencho that over the last two years their responsibilities have increased and now feels…
Where is a Happiness?
We are a human being. We look for happiness. But have you ever question where does happiness comes from? When do we feel happy in a day? How can we achieve happiness? However, some argue that happiness lies in the hand of an individual. How far is it true is yet to experience? In life experiences gives us true natural essence of suffering and worldly affairs. Happiness is a key…
Reflection of Past: 25/11/2019
It is a remarkable day to be remembered? It was an accidental talk and conversation that taught me a lesson to learn. He was waiting for that opportunity to remind me, but it coincides with a time. Thank god. You blessed me at the right time before it is too late. Whatever they inform, no argument means I have no say. I humbly accept my fault. I am not a…
Let’s welcome 2020: Happy New Year
May I take this occasion to welcome a ‘New Year 2020’ with a big applaud? Unlike in the past, this year is historic in my life. For the first time I am welcoming year 2020 with my better-half M/s. Tenzin and lovley son Mr. Kuenzang Pema Ozer. Our celebration is nothing extrovert. It is introvert. We celebrated our new year inside our altar with reciting of Tashitsepa, lighting butter-lamp, offered…